Guys please be safe and work safely, today I cut the tip of my finger off. Im not going to post photos unless you want me to.

But after 22 years of woodworking and 10 years working at the shipyards as a marine machinery mechanic, one second of not paying attention cost me the tip of my finger. Dr said it should heal fine no bone damage got to see a neurologist to determine if there was any nerve damage.

But please be safe and work safely my brothers for some of us its a hobby some of us its a job but for all of us we are human and accidents happen, please be careful

Sorry to hear about your accident but, I can identify.I worked in a sheet metal shop for over 12 years without any major cuts or injuries. After 2 years of a being a mobile tool sales man, I pinched the end off of my pinky finger off in the "tommy-lift"! I was a hobbyist wood worker for at least 6 years before I managed to get a serious kick-back to the stomach and stick my thumb into the saw blade at the same time. I too was fortunate enough not to get into the bone but, did hit a small nerve.It seems that no matter how long you've been doing something or how careful your day to day habits are, poo-poo does occur from time to time.

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An ounce of responsibility is worth a pound of State and Federal laws.

I spent most of my money on woodworking
tools and beer, the rest I just wasted.

Always good to remind people about safety. Sorry it has to be accompanied by your accident, though. These occasional reminders help me stay focused - all too often I find my mind wondering and have to step back and take stock of what I'm doing.

Always good to remind people about safety. Sorry it has to be accompanied by your accident, though. These occasional reminders help me stay focused - all too often I find my mind wondering and have to step back and take stock of what I'm doing.

I'm in the same boat Dennis.Everything becomes routine and complacent.That's when something can happen.

Sorry for your pain but grateful that you shared it....definitely impacts my behavior to hear that experienced people injure themselves...so... the loss of your fingertip might have saved my hand!I hope you heal quickly.Thanks for the experience!

Hey, Ron! Sorry to hear that, Buddy. As you remember, I cut my thumb twice exactly one month apart. Hope you're not in much pain. I am back woodworking again with a vengeance, loving every minute of it. Take care, Buddy.

ortho said its healing great, just gave me a band aid to put over it and a small bumper incase I hit it on something.That was last week, Now Im not even wearing a band aid loking good. Back at W/W but taking my time , not rushing and being safe

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